If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Hybrid View

Beginner Question: Importing and Selling Honey?

Hi guys,

I've been learning a bit about beekeeping here and am enthusiastic to get started doing it. However, I'm also interested in importing some medicinal and therapeutic honeys from other countries that aren't produced here.

So I have a few questions if you might indulge me:
1. I was wondering what I might need to do to sell it here in terms of importation taxes and tariffs, I saw it was about 6% tax?
2. I was thinking about buying it by the drum and then putting it into 1/2 lb or 1lb jars to sell, where might I find jars like that?
3. I also need to get labels put on it. Anyone have any idea on where I can get labels made? What information does it have to include?
4. I was also curious about wholesale prices. How much below retail prices do you suggest selling them to stores at?

Re: Beginner Question: Importing and Selling Honey?

Tony, to get you started, get some beekeeping catalogues. They'll have jars and labels for you.
Since you're apparently from Australia, perhaps the easiest way for you to get started importing is to contact folks back home re: Manuka honey comes to mind, from New Zealand? You might find a niche market, but you'll need a lot of capital to get started.
Regards,
Steven

"If all you have is a hammer, the whole world is a nail." - A.H. Maslow

Re: Beginner Question: Importing and Selling Honey?

Originally Posted by Imperial

Where might I find some beekeeping catalogues though?

If you're serious about getting into beekeeping, esp.on a commercial basis, you have already started subscribing to either Bee Culture or the American Bee Journal. Plenty of ads in those two publications. You can also simply do an internet search for bee supplies or beekeeping supplies.
Do the same kind of search for any specific, particular type of jars or containers you want to use.
Regards,
Steven

"If all you have is a hammer, the whole world is a nail." - A.H. Maslow